A Business Development Executive with relevant experience is needed to join our sales team at entrust IT Group, a leading Managed Services Provider based in Hampshire, on a full-time basis.

A Business Development Executive is expected to drive new business acquisitions and work to win new business in the regional area around our Aldershot office. They will report directly to the Commercial Director.

The Business Development Executive will be expected to acquire new business using a combination of telephone sales calls, following up leads generated by the marketing team, and local events and meetings.

This role provides excellent earning potential with OTE of £40k - £45k.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your sales career with a well-established company!

About the Role

The entrust IT Group are looking for a hard-working and motivated Business Development Executive to work out of our Aldershot regional office. The company seeks a Business Development Executive who can build up our customer base in our Central region, within a 30-mile radius of our Aldershot Regional Office. These areas include:

North Hampshire
Surrey
Berkshire
South-West London

The role entails overseeing a diverse array of duties, prominently focused on Sales Processing (75%), Account Management (20%), and Administration (5%).

Key Responsibilities:

To locate new business opportunities using telephone sales
To follow up on leads provided by the marketing team
To conduct sales meetings in person and via video conference
To ensure our CRM system is kept up to date with the latest information on sales leads
To hit sales performance targets
To conduct regularly scheduled account management calls/meetings with customers
Use customer relationships to drive upsell opportunities
To advise the marketing team on growth opportunities to target
To grow our presence in our regional area

Required Skills:

Strong Interpersonal Skills, relaxed telephone manner, quick thinking, and ability to work independently
A willingness to work hard to develop a network of contacts and sales opportunities
Knowledge of the IT/Technology industry
A can-do attitude and an ability to work mostly unsupervised
Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal
Good telephone manner
Strong Interpersonal Skills, relaxed telephone manner, quick thinking, and ability to work independently

Required Experience:

Experience in a commercial setting
Experience in sales in the context of IT & Technology is preferable but not essential
GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent) - C or above
Other additional GCSEs at C or above (or equivalent)
ECDL
Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits:

Minimum 22 days holiday, with days added every year of service
On-site free parking
Company pension
Free uniform, Free food, drinks, and other refreshments
Opportunities for CPD and on-the-job training
Leadership development plans and training
Mileage allowance

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Candidates with previous job titles and experience, including; Salesperson, Sales Development Representative, Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive, Sales Representative, and Telesales Executive may also be considered for your role.